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[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

Worst case scenario, download a compass app for your phone, but watch out for scams that will require heavy network traffic

iPhone/appleWatch may have one already, but I don’t know about android

[-] superkret@feddit.org 3 points 4 weeks ago

I feel like while your phone has battery, there are easier ways to navigate than a compass.

[-] potpotato@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

No data, no map.

GPS can give your coordinates, but that’s pointless unless you walk a bit and translate the direction.

Compass uses most of its power for the screen.

[-] superkret@feddit.org 3 points 4 weeks ago

Do you have a minute to talk about Openstreetmap? You can download the map before you head out, then navigate without data connection.

[-] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

This requires foresight. Most people don't plan on getting lost.

[-] superkret@feddit.org 2 points 4 weeks ago

I just use the app for navigation so I always download the map for the area I travel to before I go.

[-] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

I used to do the same when i was too poor to afford data on my phone or when i go through areas with poor service.

[-] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

google also allows offline caching, but also needs to be set up ahead of time. AFAIK once you set a region to download, it will update that cache regularly.

I would expect this is a feature that most map apps would offer

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

Following the gps map- is great when you’re trying to get somewhere, but if the goal is walking, I usually want to leave the tech in my pocket. Compass is a nice compromise to help navigate while still taking a break from behind slave to the machine

[-] potpotato@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

iOS has a built in compass app.

[-] nepenthes@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

So does Android. This phone is old and it's on the edge menu (Samsung).screenshot of compass face

[-] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 weeks ago

Quick shoutout for Trail Sense for Android. Designed to function offline, lots of cool navigation/basic tools I haven't used outside of the GPS and compass, reasonable permissions, etc. One of those "You don't know how useful it is until you don't have connectivity" things.

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Excellent! I tried a couple trail apps for iPhone without any luck - they didn’t have local trails or cost too much for how occasionally I’d use it. Lately I have been doing short local hikes on well marked trails, so it’s not really a need

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